One Week Later
Alex’s POV
I carefully opened the door to Dana’s bedroom, not wanting to wake her up by banging the door op dropping any thing on the tray I was holding. I set the tray down on the floor and sat on the edge of her bed. “Dana, sweetie, its time to wake up now,” I whispered in her ear.
“Nuh uh.” I laughed softly as a small smile graced her lips. I kissed her tenderly then lifted up a plate of bacon from the tray and held it under her nose. Her eyes opened and she took the plate from me. “I’m up but I don’t want to leave this room.”
I laughed. “You don’t have to.” I reached down and picked up the tray and set it over her lap. “I brought you breakfast in bed. Happy Birthday Dana.”
“Thanks Alex.”
“Alice told me, yesterday. That’s why I was gone all day. Had to get your present.”
Dana laughed and smiled. “You got me something?” I nodded and stood up, walking towards the door. “You didn’t have to do that.”
“I know but I wanted to. Eat your breakfast and I’ll be right back with your present.” I walked out of the room backwards and quickly ran to Stacy’s room. I had let her go to her friend’s house for the night because I wasn’t sure how Dana would react to her present. I went into her closet and grabbed the handle through a blanket covering Dana’s present. I walked back into Dana’s room and smiled.
“Breakfast was wonderful sweetie.” I nodded and moved closer by a couple steps. “So, whatcha get me?”
“Well, I’m not sure how you’re going to react but, um, I thought you might like this.” Dana quirked an eyebrow and I put her present next to her, removing the breakfast tray. I heard her open the door. “I know its not Mr. Piddles but …”
“Aww, he’s so cute!” I looked up and saw Dana playing with the cat. “What’s his name?”
“Whatever you want. My friend’s cat had kittens but she couldn’t sell this one. I don’t know if the saying applies to cats but I guess he was the runt of the litter.”
Dana smiled and kissed me. “Thank-you.”
“No problem Babe. Alice told me how good a friend Mr. Piddles was and how devastated you were when he died.” Dana nodded and stood up, holding the cat. “Whatcha doing Danes?” Dana just looked at me and smirked. She went to her closet and pulled out a cat bed. Then she put the bed right outside the door and put the cat on it. She closed the door and walked over to the bed. “Whatcha do that for?”
“Mr. P2 is still a kitten. He’s not old enough to see this.” With that Dana moved in front of me, standing between my legs. She pulled my shirt off then pushed me back and pulled my boxers off. I looked up and watched as she pulled her shirt off then slowly untied the drawstring on her pans and took them off.
“Are you sure about this Dana?” She nodded as she took her panties off. I started at her as she stood there in all her glory. I sat up and ran my hands up her sides. “You’re so beautiful,” I whispered then took one of her nipples in my mouth and nibbled on it.
She moaned. “I don’t know how much longer I can stand up on my own.” I pulled back and gave her a devilish smiled then stood up and picked her up. I turned around and laid her on the bed. I slowly lowered myself on top of her. We both gasped as our naked flesh touched. “Alex,” she moaned. “I love you.”
I supported myself with my left arm and used my free hand to push hair out of her lovely eyes. I wanted to be looking in her eyes when I said, “I love you too.” I kissed her passionately, exploring her mouth with my tongue. She moaned into the kiss and I pulled her back. I looked down at her until she opened her eyes.
She looked at me, her eyes filled with love, concern, and desire. I leaned down and softly kissed her. I didn’t want her to see the shame in my eyes. “Sweetie, what’s wrong?” She caressed my cheek and I leaned into the caress. “Do you not want to do this?”
“Yes I want to do this but,” I couldn’t finish what I was saying so I buried my face into the crook of her neck. I felt her breath hitch as I slowly exhaled against her skin.
Dana sighed and rolled us over so we were on our sides, facing each other. I kept my face in her neck. “But what Alex?” she said softly in a voice that if I had been standing would have made my knees go weak, I couldn’t help but look in her eyes. “What is it Alex? You can tell me.”
“I’ve never done this before,” I whispered and although she didn’t say anything I know that she heard. “I’d been too scared with Bette and never had a relationship after her that lasted long enough.” I looked up, expecting to see disgust or shock on Dana’s face but she was smiling and her eyes were so full of love, there was no way I could misinterpret it as cruel. I mentally smacked myself on the forehead for even thinking that Dana was capable of cruelty. She didn’t have a cruel bone in her body.
“That’s nothing to be ashamed of Alex. You had something horrible happen to you when you were a child and you just now got some kind of closure with it. I mean, some people aren’t even ready to have a relationship at this point and you’ve had two.” Dana kissed me tenderly then slowly pulled back and rested her forehead against mine. “We don’t have to do this now if you don’t want to.”
“Babe,” I started but was stopped when Dana kissed me.
“Don’t worry about it. Our first time needs to be even more special now and a quickie before my party or before Stacy gets home is not special enough,” with that we both looked up as we heard a car pull up. We looked at each other and laughed. I climbed out of the bed and pulled on my boxers. “Now see, that would have totally ruined the moment and we would have been frustrated all day.”
“Mom! I’m home!” I laughed and shook my head as I pulled on my shirt. “Did Dana like her present?”
“Yes I did!” Dana stood up and pulled her clothes on quickly. I laughed as her arm got caught in her sleeve. “A little help here please.” I chuckled and carefully helped her slide her arm in the sleeve correctly. “Thanks.”
I kissed her nose and headed downstairs. I heard her giggle and felt her wrap her arms around my waist and ser her head on my shoulder. We clumsily walked downstairs like that. “Geesh, get a room you two.” Dana kissed me on the cheek and let go. She walked over and hugged Stacy. She hugged her back and winked at me. “Morning and happy birthday.”
“Thank you Stacy and morning to you too. Did you have fun at your friend’s house?” Stacy’s answer was interrupted by my cellphone ringing.
“Sorry guys.” I picked up the phone and answered. “Alex Desmond.” I winked at Dana and headed out to the living room. I listened to Stacy and Dana talk about possible names for the cat. “Wait a minute. What do you mean they have to be done today?” Dana came out and leaned on the door jam to the kitchen. “I might have to drop some. Why? Because I have plans for today that’s why. I don’t have time to finish them. I don’t care about that. I am not changing my plans. Goodbye.” I slammed the phone down and looked at Dana.
“Go finish your paintings.” Dana jerked her head towards Stacy. “I’ll make Stacy keep me company.”
“Are you sure?” Dana nodded. “Thanks sweetie and don’t listen to her. I love Mr. P2. You name your cat whatever you want. I love you.”
“I love you too. Now go get to work. You better not come late.”
I walked up to her and whispered in her ear, “I won’t be late but I will be cumming later, as will you.” I turned around and headed towards the garage.
“Alex Desmond!” I chucked as I closed the door and looked around. I didn’t really have that much left, just wanted to make that CAC jerk feel bad.
A COUPLE HOURS LATER
I looked around the garage and saw all my paintings, finished, finally. I couldn’t believe I was finally going to be able to show my favorite collection. They were the paintings I was most proud of. “They’re beautiful Alex.” I turned around and saw Dana standing on the steps to the garage, in a bathrobe. “You should be proud.”
“You’re beautiful but you know what might be even more beautiful?” She smiled and shook her head. I walked up to her and grabbed onto the belt keeping her robe closed. “You without this on.”
“You tease. You have paint on your lip babe.” I leaned in and tried to kiis her. “Oh no you don’t,” she said leaning back and slapping me on the arm. “You go take a shower and get ready for my party.”
I looked at her with confusion. “What you talking about Dana? I should have a couple hours left.”
“Sweetie, you woke me up at one and have been in here for five hours. You have two hours to take a shower and get dressed so …”
“So I’ll go get in the shower. Didn’t realize I was in here that long. Sorry babe.”
“Don’t worry about it. Just get in the shower. You’re covered in paint.” I smirked and ran to the shower.
AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER
Stacy’s POV
“How come we’re always having to wait for my mother?” I asked as Dana and myself sat on the couch waiting.
“Because you’re always stealing the clothes I’m wanting to wear. My shirt looks great on you by the way. Oh, and Dana, my shoes match your outfit perfectly.” I was going to say something smart but was rendered speechless when my mother came into view. “How do I look?”
Dana smiled and walked to the bottom of the stairs. She looked up to my mother. “I thought tonight was supposed to be about me? Shouldn’t I be the prettiest girl there?” My mother chuckled and finished walking down the stairs. “Are you ready?”
“Yes I am and you are beautiful, more beautiful than me.” The two of them kissed and I groaned.
“Would you two get a room? Geesh, you two are so sweet I think I might barf.” My mother slapped my in the back of the head and pushed my towards the doors.
“Would you just get in the car? We don’t want to be late for Dana’s party.” I laughed and we all headed towards the garage. When we got there, I saw that my mother’s car was actually clean. “Climb in.”
“Alex, if we take your car our hair will get all messed up.” My mother shook her head and pulled the top out of the back of her Jeep. “Of course you were prepared for that. Fine. We’ll take your car. Stacy, get in the back.” I rolled my eyes. She was already staring to sound like my mother. “And don’t even thing about saying I sound like your mother.” We all laughed as my mother pulled on the top and we were off.
THE PLANET
Jenny’s POV
“It feels so good to be home.” Marina turned around and smiled at me. “I love you.”
“I love you too. Now will you help Alice with the banner? She won’t let any of us taller people help her, maybe she’ll let you help her.” I laughed and went to the other side of the café where Alice was hanging a Happy Birthday banner.
“Hey Jenny.”
“Hello Alice. Want some help?”
Alice looked down at me for a minute and nodded. “Please? No matter what I do I can’t get this straight. Every time Tina looks at it she says its crooked and I’m starting to get pised off.” I smiled and climbed up the other ladder. “If you could just pull it a little towards you and then up some.” I did as I was told and Alice nodded. She looked down and hollered, “TINA!”
Tina quickly walked over. She looked up at as and smiled. “Perfect.” Alice mumbled something as we climbed down then went to the bar.
“Tina, it looked straight the first time she put it up.”
“I know. It also looked straight when I put it up.” I laughed as she winked and went back to helping Bette blow up balloons.
As I was about to ask if anyone else needed help, a young man walked into the café. “Sorry we’re closed.”
The boy smirked and looked at me. “I know. I’m-“
“Howie!” Alice yelled as she waved at him from the bar. “Glad you could make it. Dana’s not here yet.”
“Oh! You’re Dana’s brother?”
“Yes and you are?”
“I’m Jenny.” I extended my hand and he took it but instead of shaking it he kissed the back. I giggled as I realized Dana’s little brother was hitting on me. “Dana should be here soon.” Howie nodded and I walked over to Shane. “Need help?” I asked as I saw her struggle with a roll of scotch tape.
“Please. I’ve never been good at wrapping presents.”
I chuckled and saw down across from her, taking the present and wrapping paper. “What did you get her?”
“A pair of Bewitched pajamas. She already had a pair of I Love Lucy ones.”
I quirked and eyebrow and looked at her as I pulled a piece of tape off and stuck it on the box. “And just how would you know that?”
Shane blushed. “Because that’s what I got her two years ago.”
“Here.” I handed Shane the wrapped present and she smiled.
“Thanks.”
“They’re here!” Alice shouted as she turned off the lights and we all hid. I didn’t quite understand the point of hiding. Dana already knew about the party. I felt somebody behind me and when I turned around I saw Marina with a finger on her lips.
When the bell above the door was heard and the lights came on we all jumped up and yelled, “Happy Birthday Dana!”
“Wow guys! The place looks great! Howie you made it.” Howie nodded as he hugged his sister. The rest of us walked over and hugged her as well.
“You look great Dana,” I said.
Marina chuckled and smirked at Alex. “You too Alex.”
“Shut up Marina. Stacy stole the shirt I was going to wear and Dana stole my shoes. This is the only thing I had that was clean and matched my other shoes.”
“I didn’t even know you owned a dress.”
Alex glared at Marina so I pulled her away. “Lets get something to drink Babe.” I didn’t know Alex that well but from the stories Marina had told me I didn’t want to risk them getting into a fight because Marina didn’t know when to stop.
Dana opened her presents after a couple hours of drinking and dancing. By then most of us were drunk. Bette and Tina left right after she had finished opening presents. Howie gave Stacy a ride to her friend’s house while Shane had to practically drag a very drunk Alice of the door. Alex and Shane looked at the two of us.
“You two go,” Marina said. “We’ll clean up in the morning. Shane said she and Alice would be by to help. You enjoy the rest of your birthday Dana.”
Dana looked at Alex and smiled. “I will. See ya guys later.” Marina chuckled as the two of them ran out the door.
I looked at Marina. “You’re not going to be able to sleep with the place like this are you?” Marina looked over and shook her head. I groaned but smiled. “Alright. Lets start cleaning. The sooner we start the sooner we finish.”
DANA’S HOUSE
Dana’s POV
When Alex and I walked in the door, I headed straight upstairs. “I’ll be up in a couple minutes babe,” Alex said as she checked the messages on her cell phone. I nodded and ran the rest of the way. When I got in my room, well, our room, I grabbed all the candles I could and a box of matches. I quickly arranged the candles and lit them all. I changed into my bathrobe and turned off the lights. I looked around, trying to make sure everything was perfect when I heard Alex walking down the hallway. I jumped into the bed right before Alex knocked.
“Come on,” I said, while moving my bathrobe to show just enough skin.
“Hey Dana, I-” Alex stopped mid sentence when she saw me. I smiled and motioned for her to come all the way in. She did and closed the door. “Wow.”
I smirked and got up on my knees. “Well, it is later.” She slowly walked to the edge of the bed and knelt on it in front of me. I pulled her closer and kissed her passionately. I reached behind her and unzipped her dress. “I still can’t believe you really wore a dress today.” Alex chuckled as stood up and took it off. She climbed back on the bed and untied my robe. I let it fall of my shoulders. I kissed her again, turning us around and laying down so I was on top.
“Dana.”
I looked down. “Do you want me to stop?” She shook her head. “Then what’s wrong?”
“Abso-fucking-lutely nothing. I love you.”
I laughed as I leaned down and kiss her. I could die and be happy just being able to kiss her. I pulled back and looked her in the eyes. “I love you too.”